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Modern Greek Level 5
(Common European Framework Level B1)
Prerequisite for entry
Having completed level 4+ or the equivalent.
Term duration
10 x 2-hour classes.
Progression
After 20 hours students may progress to level 5+
Aims and Objectives
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To enable students further develop their skills (in listening, speaking, reading and
writing) in Modern Greek in a variety of everyday situations;
To further develop awareness of aspects of Greek culture within a European / global
context.
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A communicative method of teaching / learning is fostered, although aspects of grammar
are covered as well. Students are aided to reflect on their learning skills and experiential /
autonomous learning is encouraged, including the use of interactive ICT material.
Functions & Course Content
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Further practice on likes and dislikes (present, past)
Further practice on recalling actions from the past (simple past, imperfect)
Further practice on asking for and giving directions and instructions
Civilisation, history, mythology etc ...
Educational system
Shopping, media, local festival, institutions,
Expressing wishes
Describing and writing recipes
Linguistic Structures
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Verbs: simple imperative and the use of personal pronouns (direct, indirect
object)/simple past/ imperfect/ active voice participle (present)
Nouns: feminine /singular (-η) plural (-εις)
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Adjectives: quantifier (πολύς)
Sentences with πριν, αφού, µόλις
Pronouns: quantitative demonstrative etc…
Learning Resources
Books
The course is based on Επικοινωνήστε Ελληνικά / Communicate in Greek 2 (by Cleanthis
Arvanitakis and Froso Arvanitaki, Deltos Publishers, Athens, the latest edition). An exercise
book and a CD accompany the textbook.
Students will study the mystery story Ένα µοντέλο που ήξερε πολλά / Τhe model who knew a
lot (by Cleanthis Arvanitakis, Deltos Publishers, Athens 1999) or ∆ιακοπές στη Σαντορίνη
/Holiday in Santorini (by Cleanthis Arvanitakis, Deltos Publishers, Athens 2000)
References
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Greek Now 2 + 2, by Dimitra Dimitra and Marineta Papahimona, Nostos Publishers,
Athens 2002, latest edition (textbook, exercise book and CD)
Greek, A Comprehensive Grammar of the Modern Language, by David Holton et al.,
Routledge, London 1999
The 100 Word Exercise book, by Ioanna Psalti, g-and-w publishing, England 2000
Greek A and B, a method of teaching Greek as a foreign language, by Eirini Pathiaki
et al. Patakis, 2009
Learning Modern Greek, by Smaro Vogiatzidou, University Studio Press Publishers,
Thessaloniki 2002 (textbook, exercise book, book for oral practice and audio-tapes)
Greek for immigrants, refugees and foreigns Level B, by Eleni Demiri et al., Metaigmio,
Athens 2002
Secrets spelling: lessons in Greek spelling, by Lelia Panteloglou, Deltos, Athens, 2009
Greek in the world search puzzle, by Sapfo Tloupa, University Studio, Press, Thessaloniki
2003
Greek is a game, by Fani Balsamaki et al., Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki
Publishers, Thessaloniki 2003 (variety of activities)
You speak Greek, you just don’t know it, by Annie Stefanidou, Ministry of tourism,
Athens 2004
Στη χώρα του Αριστοτέλη / In the land of Aristotle, University Studio Press, Thessaloniki
1994 (videotapes)
Learn Greek, Eurotalk, 1998 (CD-ROM)
World Talk Greek, Eurotalk Interactive, 1999 (CD-ROM)
Filoglossia 3 Institute for Language and Speech Processing, 2001 (CD-ROM)
In addition there is a wide range of language learning materials for self-study in the SelfAccess Centre.
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